Corporate Law

Accord lawyers will provide comprehensive illustration of the applicable statutory provisions of Dubai in particular, and the United Arab Emirates as a whole, which govern the creation and formation of local and foreign corporations. This includes, but is not limited to, securitization issues, banking matters, commercial agreements, trade practices and corporate re-organizations. Clients are given a clear, concise explanation regarding the necessary procedures and requirements of commercial and corporate dealings. A client must be assured that his assets are protected. Hence Accord pledges to keep its clients well informed of the United Arab Emirates law as it pertains to a client’s business transactions.

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Services

Company Law

Joint stock companies
Joint liability companies
Joint venture companies
Limited liability companies
Free zone companies
Offshore companies
Trusts, charities, associations

Company Set Up

Contracts: agency agreements; business process outsourcing; collaboration agreements; contracts of carriage; distributorship agreements; documentary credits; franchising agreements; insurance contracts; international contracts of sale; partnership or joint venture agreements; supply of services contracts; IT-enabled services agreements; licensing agreements; technology transfer agreements; technical know-how transfer agreements.
Corporate governance
Foreign investment and regulations: advice regarding foreign exchange regulation; branch, liaison, project and site office approvals; drafting of international contracts; government contracts; industrial licensing; repatriation; structuring of (offshore) corporations, trusts and foundations; transfer of technology and licensing
Memoranda & articles of association

Offshore Set Up

Legal advice regarding innovative entry strategies and investment into the United Arab Emirates
Legal advice on management and employee issues
Conducting due diligence, drafting, negotiating and concluding of agreements
Creation of corporate structures, including multi-strata investment and Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) for tax benefits
Incorporation of business enterprises in the United Arab Emirates, including particular expertise in establishing corporations in free zones.
Mergers, amalgamations, de-mergers, winding-up proceedings, minority protection petitions
Setting up of green field projects with regulatory approvals

Banking & Financial

Drafting, review and settlement of loan, guarantee and other transaction documents
Advising on cross-border investments in the banking and non-banking financial institutions/sectors
Investment structuring, regulatory compliances, securities and capital market transactions
Drafting of consumer credit agreements
Drafting of equity and loan contracts
Advising on debt recovery
Drafting of foreign exchange contracts
Advising on underwriting and syndication of loans
Setting up funds and investment vehicles
Advising on enforcement and realization of securities interests
Structuring and drafting Islamic finance product agreements

Mergers, Acquisitions & JV

Takeovers
Due diligence
Trade practices
Trusts, societies & charitable organizations

Blockchain & Forex

IT & e-commerce

Contracts
Software development agreements
Criminal liability in e-commerce transactions
Piracy

Tax & Audits

VAT Rules & Regulations in UAE
VAT Registration and filing of VAT return
Forming VAT groups
Import and export VAT
Zero rated and VAT exemption
Reverse charge mechanism
Records keeping regulations
Methods of TAX payment

IP & Trademark

Franchising & Licensing
Selling & Buying of intellectual property
Patent Law: filing and registration of patent applications; infringement actions
Trademark & copyright law: trademark and copyright prosecution and litigation; filing and registration of trademark and copyright opposition and rectification matters;
Acceptable use policies
Infringement actions; portfolio management
Industrial designs: filing and registration of design application; infringement actions
Enforcement of intellectual property rights and dispute resolution

“navigating the client to success”